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Henderson Micro

Henderson, NC · 1 counties · 42,954 residents · 252.396 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,301. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,800. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

42,954
+10%since 1990
from 38,892 in 1990
1990 – 2025
170 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 154 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+6%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K40K42K44K46K1990201020202024Henderson
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,301
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,555 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,897
+52%since 1990
from $10,457 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.3
−8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(21,131)
Black45.2%(17,563)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(331)
Asian0.1%(26)
Diversity Score63.6%(24,753)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(19,894)
Black48%(20,604)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,957)
Asian0.4%(163)
Diversity Score68.3%(29,329)
68
+7%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+7%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Henderson, NC?

Henderson, NC has about 42,954 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, NC?

The typical household in Henderson, NC earns about $31,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, NC expensive?

In Henderson, NC, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, NC?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, NC?

About 20.5% of people in Henderson, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,062 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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